As you contemplate the serene silence of the vast, sweeping plains of the African savannah, your eye is drawn to majestic herds of elephants, zebras or buffalos making their way to a glimmering waterhole in the distance or casually grazing. Get an intimate encounter with East Africa’s most sought-after wildlife.

Hot air safari balloons offer an awe-inspiring view of wildlife, plains, rivers and sunrise over Tarangire and Serengeti national parks. A popular and exciting addition to your game drive, delight in scenic flight in the comfort of a massive, weaved basket securely attached to a billowing, towering and colourful balloon.

While you contemplate the silence of the vast sweeping plains, your eye is drawn to a herd of majestic elephants slowly making their way to a glimmering waterhole. From the sophistication of the wilderness to the rippling golden plains, the impossibly vast and luminous African sky lets you survey the extraordinary panorama as you catch a glimpse of the sights below.

The balloons rise as the sun rises and you can look forward to an hour of pure, unbridled enjoyment exploring different altitudes and floating across the open East African sky, going past the plump, heavy clouds and above the sprawling plains. Take in the sights of elephant herds, dazzling zebra running from the balloon’s shadow and troves of gazelles with their striped rumps bounding away. If you’re lucky, you can spot a lion (or pride of them) or the elusive leopard.

Minutes to sunrise, the burners roar and awesome flames belch into the maw of a huge, multicoloured balloon, and your balloon takes off. For the next hour, your skilled and licensed pilot will leverage the prevailing winds to take you through the golden grasslands dotted with gigantic baobab trees at a treetop height or soar to 1000ft for a full panoramic view of the whole plain. When the trip ends, you are treated to a hearty African gourmet breakfast and a game drive to take in the wonders you saw from above, a certificate in hand.